Phil May (1864–1903)
Phil May is a British artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $269. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Phil May sold in 2026 for $534, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Phil May on OpeningBid →What is a Phil May work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phil May work is $269.
The median Phil May work on paper sells for $264 across 22 lots.
The median Phil May print sells for $937 across 1 lots.
The median Phil May sculpture sells for $40 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Phil May work on papers typically sell for $154–$414 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $937 | $937 | 50% | 2016-08-03 |
| Works on Paper | 30 | $264†‡ | $1,365 | 73.3% | 2025-10-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $40‡ | $40‡ | — | 2009-06-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $154–$414†‡ | $269†‡ | $1,365 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,365 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $937 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $897 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $40‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Phil May worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Phil May work is $269. The median Phil May work on paper sells for $264 across 22 lots. The median Phil May print sells for $937 across 1 lots. The median Phil May sculpture sells for $40 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Phil May work on papers typically sell for $154–$414 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Phil May work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Phil May work on paper is $264. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Phil May's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Phil May work on paper is $1,365.
What is the average price of a small Phil May work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Phil May work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Phil May's auction record?
Phil May's auction record is $1,365, set in 2015.
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